February 18, 2013

IAN FLEMING PROOF EDITION

Spy Vibe shared some excitement recently when we uncovered a rare newspaper serialization of Ian Fleming's On Her Majesty's Secret Service that appeared on eBay. Catch your breath, Spy Vibers, because only days later, another rare Ian Fleming item has gone up for auction. For Fleming collectors, there are many treasures to seek out: UK and US First Editions, softcover variants, periodical appearances, and Fleming's work as a journalist. Diving deeper into the publishing process, there are also Proof copies of his manuscripts. There were 596 Uncorrected Proof copies of The Man With the Golden Gun produced in 1964, and now one of them can be yours! This Uncorrected Proof edition does not include a dust jacket (only 578 jackets were printed). Although it has signs of wear, such an unusual piece of Ian Fleming/James Bond history will surely command a premium selling price. Auction details, which mislabel the book as '1 of 100' printed, can be found here. Publishing details from Jon Gilbert's Ian Fleming: The Bibliography.

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Jason Whiton is an award-winning writer, artist, educator, and the creator of Spy Vibe, a website devoted to Cold War design and pop culture that has seen nearly two-million visitors. His publications include Rolling Stone, USA Weekend, & Mort Walker Conversations. His book Spy Vibe will be released in 2017. Whiton's work as a screenwriter and filmmaker has been recognized by the Nicholl Fellowships (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences), PBS, and major film festivals and museums. His most recent piece is a music re-mix and award-winning film for Yoko Ono. Whiton's spy novel about a 1960s fashion model, MIKI ZERO, is out with agents. The story is inspired by his passion for Ian Fleming and the culture of Japan, where he lived for many years.
Jason loves creative projects & collaborations, and he enjoys helping young people to explore their lives as artists. He teaches Art in San Francisco.